How long is the commute from Alamance, NC?
Workers who live in Alamance, NC take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
25.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Alamance get to work
| Means of transportation | Alamance | Alamance County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±18.5 points) | 77.9% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±4.7 points) | 8.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.1% (±19.2 points) | 11.3% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Alamance, the average commute is not measurably different from Alamance County (25.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alamance, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Alamance County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Alamance County, Alamance ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 286 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alamance
| Vehicles available | Alamance | Alamance County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.2% (±8.4 points) | 31.4% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±10.9 points) | 36.1% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.0% (±12.3 points) | 27.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Alamance, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Alamance County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alamance
| Alamance | Alamance County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.1% (±19.2 points) | 11.3% (±0.9 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±4.1 points) | 94.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±4.6 points) | 90.2% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Alamance, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Alamance County (90.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alamance
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Burlington | 3.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Elon | 5.3 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Whitsett | 5.9 mi | 31.8 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Graham | 5.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Gibsonville | 6.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Raven | 6.8 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Swepsonville | 7.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sedalia | 7.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elon, NC (20.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alamance County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodlawn | 40.1 minutes (±15.1) |
| 2 | Green Level | 32.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Haw River | 32.5 minutes (±8.4) |
| 4 | Mebane | 29.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Saxapahaw | 26.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 6 | Swepsonville | 26.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Alamance | 25.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Graham | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Ossipee | 24.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Burlington | 23.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Glen Raven | 23.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | Elon | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alamance
How long is the average commute in Alamance?
Workers who live in Alamance, NC take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alamance without a car?
0.0% of households in Alamance have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alamance?
25.1% (±19.2 points) of workers who live in Alamance worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamance village, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamance village, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamance village, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Alamance village, North Carolina (place:00640, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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